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The SPMI Podcast
by Patrick Albán
Welcome to the ultimate mental toughness podcast for athletes, coaches, parents, and performers. On this podcast you will learn mental toughness techniques and methodologies utilized by SPMI, one of the sports industry leaders in mental training. This podcast is filled with science-based mental toughness techniques and methodologies to help you overcome the struggles and challenges you've face in your sport. In addition, SPMI founder, Patrick Albán, interviews world-class athletes, coaches, and more to get a detailed understanding of why they succeed. This is a podcast you want to make sure to subscribe to. In addition, if you are interested in learning more about the SPMI company and the services that have helped thousands of athletes in over 70 sports, please visit the company site at www.gospmi.com
Episodes
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EP #52: Overconfidence: The Silent Killer (What Research Says About it and why it matters)
In this episode, Patrick Alban discusses overconfidence in athletes and explains that it is not about being too positive, but about having high confidence without enough preparation. He argues that many athletes fall into this trap after a strong performance, when they begin easing off the habits...
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EP #51: Most Young Athletes Fail Because They Are Missing These Six Things
In this episode, Patrick Albán breaks down the six essential components that determine whether a young athlete reaches their full potential or falls short under pressure. Drawing from years of experience at SPMI and real-world athlete development, this episode goes beyond physical training and...
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EP #50: The Shocking Hidden Cause of Youth Anxiety No One is Talking About
In this episode, Patrick Alban from the SPMI Podcast explores the crucial topic of over-nurturing in athletes and its long-term effects. He provides insights on how parental behaviors can unintentionally hinder development and shares practical solutions to foster independence and resilience in...
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EP #49: The Risk Nobody Warns Athletes About
In this episode, Patrick Albán breaks down one of the most common challenges athletes face: the gap between practice performance and competition performance. He explores the psychological barriers that fuel performance anxiety and explains why understanding the cost of inaction versus action is...
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EP #48: Beyond Thinking: Why Unconscious Confidence Drives Elite Performance
In this episode, Patrick discusses the concept of unconscious confidence, emphasizing its importance for athletes and how it can be developed through skill mastery, consistent practice, and positive reinforcement. He highlights the role of parents in fostering a supportive environment that...
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EP #47: Why One Mistake Feels Massive: The Emotional Battle Inside Every Athlete
In the world of sports, mistakes are inevitable, yet their emotional toll on athletes can be significant. In the latest episode of the SPMI Podcast, Patrick Alban dives deep into the psychological reasons behind why athletes struggle to cope with their mistakes, shedding light on a topic that...
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EP #46: How Athletes Conquer Fear, Doubt, and Adversity to Reach Peak Performance
In this episode, Patrick Alban discusses how athletes can conquer fear, doubts, and adversity to achieve peak performance. He outlines the common challenges athletes face, their reactions to these challenges, and the mistakes they often make. Patrick emphasizes the importance of powerful...
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EP #45: Believing is Seeing - The Science Behind a Champion's Mindset
In this episode, Patrick Alban discusses the critical role of belief in athletic performance. He emphasizes that belief should precede achievement, challenging the common notion of 'seeing is believing.' Through scientific insights and real-world examples, he illustrates how a strong belief…
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EP #44: Scottie Scheffler & His Secret on Being One of the Most Mentally Tough Athletes in the World
In this episode, Patrick explores what sets the world’s No. 1 golfer, Scottie Scheffler, apart as one of the most mentally tough athletes in all of sports. He dives into why so many competitors struggle under pressure—and how Scottie has learned to break through those mental barriers. Patrick…
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EP #43: The Silent Killer of Athletic Greatness
Do you find yourself making exceptions when it comes to athletic excellence? Maybe you're not giving your best effort every day, or shifting from playing to win to playing not to lose once you're ahead in competition. If that sounds familiar, you may have fallen into the trap of compromise. In…
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EP #42: Breaking Through Mental Blocks: 7 Powerful Solutions
Join Patrick as he dives into one of the most frustrating challenges in sports — the mental block. It's a struggle that has caused more athletes to underperform or quit than almost any other issue. In this episode, you'll learn how mental blocks develop, what they look like, hear real-world...
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EP #41: Mastering The Parent-Athlete Relationship: How Your Athlete Processes Emotions Matter
In this episode, Patrick address parent-athletes in understanding the complexities of athlete emotions. From understanding what emotions are and what it means to process an emotion to which modalities are the most effective for emotional processing. Also, discover the number 1 mistake that so…
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EP #40: Are Your Beliefs Sabotaging Your Performance?
Do you have a good enough belief system to succeed? In this episode, Patrick shares with listeners the science behind the athlete belief system and why having the right beliefs can make the difference between reaching your dream goals and never making it at all. In addition, you'll learn several...
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EP #39: How to Train Your Brain to Forget Mistakes
Ever wonder why you can't let go of a mistake? In this episode, Patrick walks listeners through the science behind mistakes. Why so many athletes struggle with mistakes, where this phenomenon comes from, and how to develop short-term memory. He also gives everyone a glimpse into the mindset of...
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EP #38: How to Set Winning Goals in 2025!
Happy New Year! In this episode, Patrick shares with his listeners a simple yet powerful goal setting approach that will help lead you to your most successful sports year ever! Be sure to take notes and put in the work to reap the rewards. Let the goal setting countdown begin! To learn more on…
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EP #37: Fear is a Liar
In this episode, Patrick discusses the truth about fear. Understand how fear works and how it debilitates athlete performance both in and outside of competition. This invisible enemy sabotages more performances than anything else yet, unfortunately, many coaches and parents unknowingly are only...
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EP #36: Discovering The Right Balance: Why Less Talented Athletes Often Beat More Talented Athletes.
The single greatest frustration amongst so many athletes and their team is that they under perform against less talented athletes. The solution is often to just train more. But recent case studies show that the answer lies beneath the surface. Join Patrick has he takes a deep dive into uncovering...
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EP #35: 7 Reasons Why Your Mental Game is NOT Getting Better
The mental game is the most pivotal part for any athlete's sport. From performing your best to dealing with countless setbacks. Patrick takes a look at the thousands of athletes he's worked with throughout the years and summarizes the key reasons why so many athletes never break through. It's not...
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EP #34: Becoming a Successful Parent-Coach: Do's & Don'ts
In this episode, Patrick discusses a controversial topic of what it takes to become a successful parent-coach. Patrick goes into depth about the do's and don't and shares a few of the most common mistakes that parents make when attempting this role as well as the damaging affects that these...
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EP #33: Trusting The Invisible
The scrutinization of athletic performance is heavily emphasized among what we see on the outside. External variables such as winning, improving ranking, impressing coaches, maximizing technique, and more. But what exactly lies underneath reveals the true story. In this episode Patrick takes you...
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EP #32: Uncovering The Shocking Truth Behind Athlete Smartphone Addiction: 8 Powerful Solutions
The Social Epidemic of Smart Phones is one that has exploded over the past decade and even more since the pandemic. Today I cover many of the depths of why this is such a pervasive problem in youth sports and beyond. To cover this topic at a deeper level, I will be taking many of the findings…
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EP #31: Struggling to Perform in Competition? 8 Reasons Why Practice Outshines The Real Deal!
In this episode, Patrick discusses the 8 reasons why most athletes perform better in practice than in competition. This is a hot topic that so many parents and athletes seek out SPMI services for. The answer is multifaceted and every athlete will benefit from discovering which reasons they may…
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Ep #30: Developing World-Class Habits
In this episode, Patrick shares with listeners the science of habit and how developing success habits are essential for peak performance. Patrick shares with everyone, how many days athletes need to commit to actions to develop habits, what the number one energy source to achieving a habit, why…
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Ep #29: 10 Costly Mistakes Athletes Make
In this episode, Patrick shares with his listeners the 10 costly mistakes athletes make. The first question to ask is why are athletes making these costly mistakes? We find that first and foremost, many of these costly mistakes may be due to a lack of awareness. This is why this podcast is...
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Ep #28: Top 10 Costly Mistakes Parents Make
In this episode, Patrick discusses 10 mistakes that many parents make, costing their young athletes in sport development and in life. Warning, this episode may be triggering if you are a parent although it is not intended to be. This episode is created to help shed light on some critical mistakes...
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Ep #27: Superstitions, Good or Bad?
In this episode, Patrick discusses the science of superstitions. Where do superstitions come from? Why Do athletes feel the need to commit to superstitions? Are they harmful or helpful? What are some alternatives to superstitions? This is an episode packed with science-based information on…
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Ep #26: 9 Reasons Why Athletes Burnout
In this episode, Patrick shares with us 9 reasons why athletes burnout. From fear of failure, to overtraining, and more; Patrick walks listeners step by step on why athletes are struggling to enjoy their sport and often quit. In addition, Patrick offers several key solutions on how to prevent...
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Ep #25: How Bad Is Social Media Addiction Damaging Athlete Development?
In this episode, Patrick touches on the detrimental affects that social media has on athletes development. Did you know that social media produces a powerful hit of dopamine every time you engage in a checking behavior. Dopamine levels from social media addiction have been found by researchers to...
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Ep #24: Why Athletes Choke
In this episode, Patrick discusses one of the most uncomfortable mental experience almost every athlete has encountered, choking. Patrick provides us with the definitions of choking and 7 reasons why athletes choke. Patrick also discusses one of the most notorious chokes every recorded on live...
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Ep #23: How The New MLB Rule Changes Mentally Impact Players
In this episode, Patrick discusses the new MLB rule changes and goes into depth on one particular addition, the new pitch clock. Patrick takes a look at how it mentally affects the players and the game. Patrick gives his professional take on how the new rule may be driving up anxiety for many...
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Ep #22: Novak Djokovic A Closer Look at His Mental Toughness
In this episode, Patrick walks us through the mental toughness of Novak Djokovic. Novak Djokovic is currently the #1 tennis player in the world. Having won 22 grand slams and counting, Patrick takes a closer look at what makes Novak Djokovic so mentally tough. Patrick discusses some of Novak's...
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Ep #21: A Look at Jason Day's Mental Toughness Journey
In this episode, Patrick shares his take on a recent documentary of golfer Jason Day. Patrick breaks down the remarkable mental toughness Jason's developed since the age of 3 years old. Patrick also shares some key reasons why Jason's success is so special and the framework that athletes need in...
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Ep #20: Tom Brady - Never Take Anything For Granted
In this episode, Patrick shares his take on a recent documentary of golfer Jason Day. Patrick breaks down the remarkable mental toughness Jason's developed since the age of 3 years old. Patrick also shares some key reasons why Jason's success is so special and the framework that athletes need in...
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Ep #19: Break Point - My Mental Toughness Review
In this Episode, Patrick goes in depth in discussing his take on the new Netflix Series, Break Point. Patrick highlights several professional tennis players who were mentioned throughout part 1 of the series including, Rafael Nadal, Nick Kyrgios, Paula Badosa, Taylor Fritz, Maria Sakkari, Felix...
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Ep #18: My Mental Toughness Review of Free Solo
In this episode, Patrick reviews the documentary Free Solo. Free Solo is a documentary which captures one of the greatest mental toughness challenges ever recorded on film. Patrick gives an in-depth mental toughness perspective on what makes Alex Hannold's mental toughness so much greater than…
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Ep #17: Motivation
In this episode, Patrick discusses the various components of motivation in sport. He walks through one of the greatest misconceptions for lack of motivation and offers solutions on how to enhance your motivation as an athlete. For parents, this episode will serve valuable as you will discover how...
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Ep #16: Quieting The Athlete Mind
In this episode, Patrick walks everyone through an introduction to mindfulness in sport. He shares with listeners one of the primary attitudes of mindfulness called beginner's mind and even offers application methods on how to implement mindfulness practice as an athlete. This podcasts is full...
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Ep #15: The Greatest Opponent You’ll Ever Face
In this episode, Patrick shares with everyone the greatest enemy every athlete will ever face. You'll learn about the 3 areas you need to forget and how to detach from your fears. If you are an athlete, parent, or coach who is struggling with fear and anxiety, this is an episode you want to…
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Ep #14: 7 Reasons You’re Not Improving More
In this episode, Patrick touches on 7 reasons why you may not be improving more. He first touches on how athletes focus on the wrong goals that lead them into paths of anxiety and failure and shares what the right goals are to reaching success. Secondly, Patrick explores the faulty mindset by…
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Ep #13: The Power of Compounding
Happy New year everyone! In this episode Patrick sheds light on a powerful component to massively improving performance called compounding. Patrick shares various examples of this skill throughout sectors within and outside of sports. You'll also learn how to develop a powerful mindset to...
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Ep #12: Are You Parenting Your Athlete For Success or Failure?
In this episode Patrick speaks to parents about the parent-athlete role in a young athlete's sport development. He shares insight on some of the most critical mistakes that parents are making and provides solutions on how to correct those mistakes. This podcast may hit too close to home for some...
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Ep #11: What Many Organizations Are Failing to Recognize Is Costing You Years of Development
Sports Psychology Mental Toughness Sports Organizations Sports Training Sports Psychologist Mental Coach
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Ep #10: It's Finally Here! The New SPMI Program!
Get ready to gain exclusive release information on the #1 mental toughness system in sports. In this episode Patrick announces some very exciting company news. We are now launching the new company program! This is a program that is 10 years in the making and has helped over 1,000 athletes achieve...
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Ep #9: Why so many athletes never reach their full potential?
There is a stigma in the field of sport psychology and how it's regarded by athletes as a weakness or as if there is something wrong with them for needing the service. The mental aspect of a struggling athlete is considered a last step when everything else has failed. It’s important to redefine…
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Ep #8: The 5 Paradoxes of Performance
In today's episode you'll learn about the 5 paradoxes of performance that many athletes are making and not even realizing it. These fallacies are also found among many parents and coaches. In this episode I shed light on how these 5 paradoxes are holding you back and how to overcome them. I also...
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Ep #7: The 3 Components to Emotional Suffering
Emotional Strength Emotional Toughness Sports Psychology Athlete Mental Toughness Athlete Mindset
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Ep #6: Can Athletes be Too Focused?
Athlete focus 4 components of attentional focus mental toughness baseball psychology mental game golf psychology
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Ep #5: Competition is NOT the Enemy
In today's episode, I cover a major topic on how to overcome fear in competition. This podcast goes in depth on one of the most common mistakes athletes make. This mistake is so big yet for so many athletes, it's a mistake that many of them don't even realize they are making. You will also learn...
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Ep #4: Achieving Your Sports New Year's Resolution: 7 Problems & 7 Solutions
Happy New Years everyone! Today you’re most likely heading into completing your first month of your New Years resolution goals. So I thought that now is a great time to shed some light on how you can stick with your original goals instead of quitting. In fact studies show that approximately 80%…
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Ep #3: Mastering Pain Tolerance
Overcoming the fear of pain in sports Ironman Triathlon Boxing Mental Toughness Gymnastics Fears Sports Psychology Mental Coaching Life Coach Mental Training Meditation Getting hit by a pitch Stopping the Fear of Getting Hurt
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome to the ultimate mental toughness podcast for athletes, coaches, parents, and performers. On this podcast you will learn mental toughness techniques and methodologies utilized by SPMI, one of the sports industry leaders in mental training. This podcast is filled with science-based mental toughness techniques and methodologies to help you overcome the struggles and challenges you've face in your sport. In addition, SPMI founder, Patrick Albán, interviews world-class athletes, coaches, and more to get a detailed understanding of why they succeed. This is a podcast you want to make sure to subscribe to. In addition, if you are interested in learning more about the SPMI company and the services that have helped thousands of athletes in over 70 sports, please visit the company site at www.gospmi.com
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Welcome to the ultimate mental toughness podcast for athletes, coaches, parents, and performers. On this podcast you will learn mental toughness techniques and methodologies utilized by SPMI, one of the sports industry leaders in mental training. This podcast is filled with science-based mental...
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